@ Polk-Wisdom

Polk-Wisdom Branch Renovation!

2011-08-31T10:36:00.000-07:00

Well, it's finally official!
The Polk-Wisdom Branch Library will be closing for renovation on September 24th, 2011. We expect the building to be closed for about one year while extensive (and beautiful) changes are made.
Come into the Library to see the architect's drawings of the renovated building! It will have even more natural light, lots of stations for personal laptop use, study "rooms" that can be formed and re-formed in different configurations, classrooms and more! If you have any questions about the renovation, or how this will all work, please ask us. The Staff is happy to talk with you about the changes.

All of our materials will be available in the Library system. They will not be stored, but housed at many different branches. If you have particular favorites that you like to re-read, re-view or re-listen to, just look for them in the Catalog. They can be sent to any Dallas Public Library branch. You'll see our staff at many of the branches as well. Please say "Hi", 'cause we'll miss you.

As of September 9th, requested material will be available for pick-up at the Highland Hills Branch on Simpson Stuart Rd, unless you have us change your pick-up location to a different branch. Please make sure to be proactive about this (we're trying to remind everyone too). The sooner you choose your new "home branch" the less disruption you'll have in getting your requested items.

Meet the Herd!

2011-05-21T08:52:00.000-07:00

The Polk-Wisdom Branch Library would like you to meet the newest members of our community!

Penelope, Bubbles and Lenny !

Many, many thanks to everyone who entered the Name the Herd contest! Our winners are:

Kenya E. "Penelope"

Skiler H. "Bubbles"

Elroy L. "Lenny"

Our winners will soon have their pictures taken with "their" elephant.

P.S. - keep an eye out for our herd while the Polk-Wisdom Branch is closed for renovation. You'll probably see them at other branches in the system, just waiting to come home to a beautiful new building!

Hello!

2011-03-31T14:42:00.000-07:00

Wow! I can't believe it's been so long since I last filled you in on happenings at Polk-Wisdom Library.

We have a Teen book discussion group, IDEAS, that started last month. They're currently reading HateList by Jennifer Brown. They'll meet to discuss it this Saturday (4/3) at 1:00 pm. If you've read the book, come join the discussion; or just come to get in on the next book. Everyone gets their own books to read and keep.

A special Volunteer Appreciation Event will be held on Thursday evening, April 14th starting at 6pm. We want to honor all our wonderful Volunteers. If you're a Volunteer, please plan to come join us. You're also welcome to join us if you just want to help us thank our Volunteers.

Polk-Wisdom Branch Library is getting ready for renovation! There are no exact dates yet, but we've been told to expect to close sometime around May and re-opening in the Spring of 2012. We've had lots of engineering types running around lately, so I think it really is going to happen. Take a look at the historical display over by the computers. There are some great photos and publications from the opening in 1970.

Staff news

2010-12-19T12:48:00.000-08:00

In case you were wondering where our manager, Linda Holland, has gotten off to; she has retired. Linda worked for the Dallas Public Library for 33 years (whew!). She says she's going to get up in the mornings for a few months and just do the crossword puzzle. Then she'll decide what new projects to tackle.
Good luck to you Linda. We'll miss you.

Holiday news

2010-12-19T12:46:00.000-08:00

Thanks to everyone who came and shared our very special Holiday party yesterday! What fun to have so many people join in!
Don't forget the special movie on Thursday at 3PM. Cookies and hot cocoa will be provided. Bring something comfy to sit on and get ready to BELIEVE.

Just a reminder:
We will be closed on Friday and Saturday, December 24th & 25th.
We will be open regular hours on Tuesday 28th and Wednesday 29th, then closed for a Mandatory City Leave Day on the 30th, and closed for the Holiday on Friday and Saturday , December 31st & January 1st. As always, our regularly closed days are Sunday and Monday.
The Central Library, downtown, will be open on Sunday December 26th and January 2nd.

Computer Classes over the holidays

2010-11-17T11:56:00.001-08:00

Saturday morning computer classes will not be held through the holiday season at Polk-Wisdom. Volunteer instructors will re-start the classes on the 2nd Saturday of January.

There may be classes on some Friday mornings from 10-11 am. Due to changes in the instructors schedule, please call Thursday evening to confirm if the Friday class will be held.

All Hallows Eve (almost)

2010-10-30T09:00:00.000-07:00

Don't be too scared if you meet Gricelda in the darkest corners of the library - she doesn't bite hard.

A friendly Tiger. Just don't step on my tail please!

Who Are You?

2010-09-17T08:58:00.000-07:00

A workshop for Teens.
Oh those big questions! Why do you do "A" and your friends do "B"? How do you find the Perfect Career? Why do certain things/situations stress you out?
Come to this free workshop and find out about your personality type, how it influences what you do best, will be happiest at and what career paths may be best for you.
Saturday, September 25th from 4:30-5:45

Come Write In!

2010-09-17T08:40:00.000-07:00

Polk-Wisdom Branch Library will again be opening the main floor and Auditorium to writers during National Novel Writing Month (November) during the day.
We've got lots of lovely natural lighting, comfy chairs and, if you're in the Auditorium, enough quiet to keep those creative juices flowing.
New to National Novel Writing Month? Check out the link, http://www.nanowrimo.org/, for all sorts of great information, then Come Write In!

2010 Adult/Young Adult Reading Challenge!

2010-08-24T17:36:00.000-07:00

It’s Time! Sign Up Now

September 1 – 28, 2010

For each book you read you get a drawing ticket for the prizes to be awarded at the Wrap-Up party on September 30th.

Everyone over 14yrs old is welcome to be part of the Reading Challenge! All participants will get a “goodie bag” to help jump-start their reading. Sign up at the Information Desk between August 24-31. Begin reading on September 1st.

Prizes for the 2010 Reading Challenge include (but aren’t limited to…):
-Family Membership to Texas Discovery Gardens
-Sony PRS 500 E-Reader with case/cords/memory card
- 4-person passes to Studio Movie Grill
-Gift Certificates to Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
-Free ticket to the Dallas Symphony Orchestra
- Cordless Screwdriver and Drill set from Home Depot

No snow day here!

2010-02-11T07:44:00.000-08:00

We're here for you. The Library is warm and dry and full of non-wintery worlds to explore. Come join us!